How far is Waterbury, CT from Warren, CT?

The driving distance from Waterbury, CT to Warren, CT is about 26.5 miles (42.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.9 miles (32.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
26.52 mi
00h 45m
Flight
19.96 mi
32.12 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.96 mi
Kilometers
32.12 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.52 mi
Kilometers
42.68 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Warren
Tue, May 12, 8:57 PM EDT
Return by in Waterbury
Tue, May 12, 9:43 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Waterbury
2026-05-12T20:12
Arrive Warren
Tue, May 12, 8:57 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Waterbury
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Morris
CT

Town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States

From Waterbury
13.2 mi
00h 22m
To Warren
13.3 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph NW
Destination
39°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Tue, May 12 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Waterbury and Warren.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Waterbury and Warren.

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    1029 ft · 38 sec · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Watertown Avenue

    115 m · 6 sec · Watertown Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Watertown Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Watertown Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Watertown Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Watertown Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Main Street

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Litchfield Road

    4.9 mi · 9 min · Litchfield Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Watertown Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Watertown Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East Street

    2.7 mi · 5 min · East Street

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Bantam Lake Road

    3 mi · 5 min · Bantam Lake Road

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Bantam Road

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Bantam Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Litchfield Turnpike

    1.2 km · 56 sec · Litchfield Turnpike

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Warren Road

    1306 ft · 26 sec · Warren Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Woodville Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Woodville Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Lake Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Lake Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Kent Road

    147 m · 17 sec · Kent Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Sackett Hill Road

    644 ft · 35 sec · Sackett Hill Road

  17. 17

    Turn sharp right

    20 m · 5 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Waterbury and Warren.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
67.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Litchfield Road
4.87 mi · 18%
Bantam Road
3.07 mi · 12%
Bantam Lake Road
2.96 mi · 11%
Main Street
2.88 mi · 11%
Woodville Road
2.84 mi · 11%
East Street
2.7 mi · 10%
Longest Stretch

Litchfield Road

Continue on Litchfield Road

4.87 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 45m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.6 mi
19.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Morris
00h 22m from Waterbury
Leave By
7:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Waterbury and Clear near Warren.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Waterbury to Warren?

The road trip is about 26.5 miles (42.7 km) and usually takes 00h 45m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Morris is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.2 miles from Waterbury and 13.3 miles from Warren.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 19.9 miles (32.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.71 one way or $7.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Waterbury and Clear near Warren.

Stop Ideas Near Morris

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Morris and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 12.9 mi away

Cornwall Town Hall

West Cornwall , CT
16 Pine St, West Cornwall, CT 06796
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City Hall,City government office,Park
Waterbury City Hall
Meeting point 12 mi away

Waterbury City Hall

Waterbury , CT
235 Grand St, Waterbury, CT 06702
Rating 4.3/5 53 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Morris.

RAIL

Berlin

36 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

37 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Wallingford station

40 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Hartford Union Station

44 mi away
One Union Place

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Waterbury and Warren. Straight-line distance: 19.96 mi (32.12 km).

Waterbury

#1 Waterbury

The second most populous city in Connecticut.

Population106,826
Coordinates41.5581500, -73.0515000
Altitude82
CountryUnited States
Warren

#2 Warren

Town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States

Population1,389
Coordinates41.7428700, -73.3487300
Altitude380
CountryUnited States
Start: Waterbury (-73.0515, 41.55815)
End: Warren (-73.34873, 41.74287)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 43 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.94 gal
3.54 L · about $3.71
Round trip
$7.42
1.88 gal · 7.08 L
Estimated CO2
8.4 kg one way
Round trip: 16.7 kg / 37 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $3.71 $7.42
Mid-grade $4.46 $4.19 $8.38
Premium $4.86 $4.57 $9.13
Diesel $6.00 $5.64 $11.27

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Connecticut · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Waterbury and Warren. The current time is 20:12:45.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.